Yancey County, North Carolina
County
Overview
- County Name
- Yancey County
- State
- North Carolina
- FIPS Code
- 37199
- State FIPS
- 37
- County FIPS
- 199
Geography
- Land Area
- 312.59 sq mi
- Water Area
- 0.59 sq mi
- Total Area
- 313.18 sq mi
- Latitude
- 35.889326
- Longitude
- -82.303954
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 18,462
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 15,115
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 17,607 | 95.4% |
| Hispanic | 857 | 4.6% |
| White | 17,145 | 92.9% |
| Black | 154 | 0.8% |
| Asian | 59 | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 16 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 0 | 0.0% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 14,687 | 97.2% |
| Hispanic | 429 | 2.8% |
| White | 14,346 | 94.9% |
| Black | 208 | 1.4% |
| Asian | 27 | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 111 | 0.7% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 0 | 0.0% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 18,797
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $60,374
- Poverty Rate
- 15.1%
- Population Below Poverty
- 2,833
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 17,315 | 92.1% |
| Black | 157 | 0.8% |
| Asian | 86 | 0.5% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 13,497
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 3,695 | 27.4% |
| Republican | 5,141 | 38.1% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 4,591 | 34.0% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 6,475 | 48.0% |
| Female | 7,021 | 52.0% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 12,282 | 91.0% |
| Hispanic | 290 | 2.1% |
| Black | 74 | 0.5% |
| Asian | 71 | 0.5% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 8,836
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 65.5%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 8,143 | 66.3% |
| Hispanic | 114 | 39.3% |
| Black | 37 | 50.0% |
| Asian | 42 | 59.2% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 4,302 | 66.4% |
| Female | 4,533 | 64.6% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 4,075 (28.4%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 3,584 (25.1%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 11,376
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $236,904
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $839
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 78.6%
- Public Transit
- 0.1%
- Work From Home
- 11.6%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 26.5%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.